Core Structure

  1. Header (Name | Phone | Email | LinkedIn)
  2. Professional Summary (2–3 lines value proposition)
  3. Skills (Group technical + soft)
  4. Experience (Achievement statements, metrics)
  5. Education & Certifications
  6. Projects / Volunteer (if early career)

Achievement Formula

Verb + metric + impact + context. Example: Reduced processing time by 35% by automating invoice validation using Python.

Common Mistakes

  • Listing duties instead of outcomes
  • Overusing graphics (ATS parsing issues)
  • Including salary expectations (unless asked)
  • Typos & inconsistent tense

Localisation Tips

Keep date formats consistent; include relevant bilingual capability; avoid unnecessary personal data (marital status, NIC) unless strictly required.

Fast Improvements Checklist

  • Convert paragraphs into bullet achievements
  • Add measurable results (%, time saved, revenue)
  • Remove weak verbs (helped, worked on)
  • Align tense (past vs present)

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